Christmas in Riga

Traditional Christmas market

Weeks before Christmas are a particularly lovely time to be in Riga. In a traditional Christmas market, which will be open from November 28th until January 4th at Dome Square, mulled wine becomes the drink of choice as the aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and roasted almonds fill the air. This year, the Riga Christmas market will be even more amazing than ever. Here you can find vendors from whom you can purchase one-of-a-kind gifts, as well as a variety of mouthwatering traditional and street foods and specialty cocktails. Folklore ensembles, musical groups, and DJs will also be performing here, and there will also be workshops with Santa's little helpers. We would also like to proudly note that the Riga Christmas Market has entered the top of Europe's best Christmas markets and is recommended as a fabulous destination for winter holidays!

Opening hours:

Monday-Thursday: 11:00 - 21:00,
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00,
Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00

Holiday opening hours:

December 24-26 10:00 - 20:00
December 31 10:00 - 02:00
January 1 12:00 - 20:00

Address:

Doma laukums

Āgenskalns Christmas market

Looking for the magic of Christmas and the best date spots in Riga this December? Head to the liveliest meeting point in Pārdaugava – the Āgenskalns Market! Every Saturday and Sunday from 29 November to 29 December, 10:00–18:00, the Christmas Market invites visitors to discover something magical, surprising, and delicious at every step.

In the first-floor pop-up stalls, the outdoor Greenhouse, and the courtyard, vendors from all over Latvia will bring original gifts ready to be wrapped, steaming seasonal drinks, gingerbread dough, fragrant Christmas trees that smell like a pine forest, elegant and classic Advent wreaths, and everything else that brings joy and inspiration during the holiday season. In the outdoor market area, you’ll also find the winter Krāminieks – the perfect place to hunt for unique vintage treasures: from walnut-shaped cookie moulds to charming tableware and unexpected gift finds.

On Wednesday evenings, you are warmly welcome to enjoy jazz concerts on the second floor, a cosy way to meet with loved ones accompanied by live music. Beginning 10 November, the second floor will also host the wonderfully fragrant shop of Gardenia Eco Candles from Vecpiebalga, offering their handcrafted candles and works by Latvian designers.

Address:

Nometņu iela 64

The Kalnciema Quarter Christmas Market

The Kalnciema Quarter Christmas Market has become an essential part of Riga’s winter postcard charm. Everyone is invited to visit the beloved annual market every Saturday from 29 November to 27 December, with a special festive edition also taking place on Sunday, 21 December.

You are also warmly welcomed to explore the Contemporary Ceramics Pop-Up Market, held in the Quarter’s gallery from 6 December to 3 January, bringing together around 20 talented ceramic artists from across Latvia.

At the Christmas Market, visitors can discover truly unique gifts – original creations by Latvian artisans and designers, wood-fired bread, authentic Alsunga sklandrauši, and a wide range of local “super products”: from hemp chocolate to pine cone syrups and viburnum juices. Here you can also choose the greenest Christmas tree and enjoy a steaming cup of your favourite seasonal drink. Meanwhile, in the cosy café of a 19th-century wooden house, guests are invited to taste mulled wine made from Marche region wines using our own special recipe – perfect for long, warm conversations.

This year, alongside the market, we have prepared a festive cultural programme featuring wonderful concerts on the open-air stage, playful elves, surprises for families, and creative workshops for children.

Address:

Kalnciema Iela 35

Tallinas Street Quarter Advent concerts

During Advent 2025, the Tallinas Street Quarter will host a heartfelt and inclusive four-concert series titled “Silent Transmission.”

The concerts will take place on 30 November, 7 December, 14 December, and 21 December at 15:00 in the Hangar Concert Hall at Tallinas Street Quarter. The aim of the series is to create a peaceful, emotionally rich, and spiritually fulfilling cultural experience during the Christmas season. Each concert will offer a unique musical atmosphere, performed by five outstanding Latvian choirs: the AVE SOL Chamber Choir “Konvents”, the youth choir “Balsis” together with the Latvian Association of the Deaf Choir, the AVE SOL Senior Choir “Amadeus”, and the “Nāc līdzās” Foundation Choir for people with special needs.

Visitors will be able to enjoy both traditional Christmas music and contemporary arrangements, creating a warm sense of togetherness and festive spirit. The event is free of charge and designed as an inclusive cultural experience suitable for a broad audience — families with children, young people, seniors, people with special needs, and all lovers of choral music. The concert hall is fully accessible for visitors with mobility impairments, and one of the concerts will include sign-language interpretation.

Address:

Tallinas iela 10-3

Winter Solstice celebration “Winter Sunplay”

On 20 December 2025, from 16:00 to 18:30, the Tallinas Street Quarter will host the Winter Solstice celebration “Winter Sunplay”.
The event aims to revive and promote the values of Latvian traditional culture, with a special focus on young people and families. The festivities will be led by “Brička”, a folklore group and musical collective from Ķekava Municipality.

The programme includes a variety of traditional Solstice traditions — mask-wearing symbolising fertility and protection, hobby-horse races, traditional games and playful activities, as well as learning folk dances together with the folklore group. The festive atmosphere will be enriched by group singing and one of the most important Solstice rituals, log dragging, symbolising the farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one with a clean, fresh start.

The event is free of charge and suitable for all generations, especially families with children.
The Winter Solstice celebration “Winter Sunplay” offers everyone a chance to take part in living traditions, experience a strong sense of togetherness, and celebrate the darkest night of the year with songs, dances, and unifying rituals.

Address:

Tallinas iela 10